Communications, Events & Research Intern – Wadhwani AI Global

About the role

Wadhwani AI Global builds AI solutions for social impact globally. We're looking for a curious, organized intern with a development sector lens to support our communications, events and research work: shaping stories, turning research into insights, and keeping events running smoothly behind the scenes.

What you'll do

Communications and content

• Brainstorm content ideas and campaign angles for social media, newsletters, blogs and web

• Draft and edit posts, event copy, short write-ups, and speaker or partner briefs

• Shoot and edit video content, including reels, event highlights, interviews and behind-the-scenes clips

• Help with content calendars 

Research and insights

• Research development sector trends, policy conversations, and the AI-for-impact landscape across India and Africa 

• Turn research into clear insights that feed content ideas, talking points, event themes and speaker briefs

• Track relevant reports, conferences and global moments the team can engage with

Events

• Support planning and execution of events, including side events, panels and convenings

• Coordinate with internal teams, speakers, partners and vendors on logistics and timelines

• Prepare event materials: agendas, invite lists, run-of-show documents and briefing notes

• Provide on-ground support, plus post-event follow-ups, recaps and content

Who you are

• A student or recent graduate from a humanities or social sciences background (e.g., development studies, sociology, political science, economics, history, English, public policy)

• Knowledgeable about the development sector, through coursework, fieldwork, internships, or work with NGOs or think tanks

• Interested in research and good at turning findings into sharp, usable insights

• A clear, confident writer in English

• Full of ideas, and comfortable sharing them in a brainstorm

• Detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines

• Curious about how technology and AI can drive social impact

• Comfortable shooting and editing short-form video (phone or camera; tools like CapCut, Premiere Pro or similar)

• Bonus: familiarity with Canva, basic design tools, or social media analytics

What you'll get

• A paid internship with a monthly stipend of [₹X]

• Hands-on experience across communications, events and research at an AI-for-impact organization working in India and Africa

• Exposure to how AI solutions are built and deployed in public health, education and agriculture, and to the partners, governments and communities involved

• Opportunities to support global convenings and events, and to engage with leaders across the development and tech ecosystem

• Mentorship from the communications team, and ownership of research and content projects you can add to your portfolio

• A chance to see your research shape real outputs, from content and campaigns to event themes and talking points

• A certificate of completion and letter of recommendation